Processor / SMD heatsink for BGA/PGA/LGA boards
PCB heatsink for high-performance electronic components
On a printed circuit board, semiconductor components such as voltage regulators, transistors, microprocessors and power converters typically generate a lot of heat that needs to be dissipated. Otherwise, overheating can damage the component or even the entire printed circuit board. With a wide range of heat sink solutions, heat conducting pads and fans for active cooling, EKL offers you powerful and cost-optimised PCB heat sinks. In some cases, the PCB itself can also be used as a heat sink by designing it in such a way that it efficiently distributes and dissipates the heat. Contact us right from the design phase of your printed circuit board in order to perfectly integrate heat dissipation into the board layout. Efficient cooling contributes significantly to the ideal function and longevity of your electronic assembly!
With over 30 years of experience in cooling high-performance electronic assemblies, we are your reliable partner. Our engineers are guaranteed to find the perfect heat sink for your circuit boards within the available installation space and budget.
With over 30 years of experience in cooling high-performance electronic assemblies, we are your reliable partner. Our engineers are guaranteed to find the perfect heat sink for your circuit boards within the available installation space and budget.
Advantages of EKL PCB heatsinks
- Cost-effective in standard design
- Inexpensive for your project-specific design
- Wide range of customised extrusion heat sinks, and cold forged and die casted parts
- Secure fastening
- Good heat conduction
- Complex geometries possible
- Depending on requirements, passive design or actively cooled heat sinks with fans
Let's talk about your cooling task!
Thomas Würzer
Sales Department
+49 (0)7561 9837-44
t.wuerzer@ekl-ag.de
Make an appointment Enquiries by e-mail
Thomas Würzer
Sales Department
+49 (0)7561 9837-44
t.wuerzer@ekl-ag.de
Make an appointment Enquiries by e-mail
For every standard, the right PCB heat sink for the circuit board
The designation "TO" stands for "Transistor Outline" and the number indicates the specific shape and size of the housing:
- TO 220 heat sinks for housings with cooling fins: These housings are particularly important for heat dissipation in electronic components that process higher power levels. For effective cooling, these components often have to be mounted on a heat sink/PCB cooler, with an insulating plate placed between the cooling fin and the heat sink to ensure electrical insulation.
- TO 218 heat sink for semiconductor packages, often used in electronics for power components such as transistors. It is known for its ability to handle high currents and is often used as PCB heatsinks that require efficient heat dissipation. The TO-218 packages are designed to be mounted on heat sinks to dissipate the heat generated by operation. This is crucial to ensure the reliability and longevity of the electronic components.
- TO 05 heat sinks for packages of small semiconductors such as transistors: They are known for their round metal can shape, often with a flat area for mounting and heat dissipation. The PCB Heat Dink design of these packages allows for efficient heat dissipation and protection for the component, making it useful for applications where reliability and longevity are important.
- TO 18 heat sinks for transistor metal housings, which are known for their robustness. They are often used for components that have to withstand higher loads. There are also variants that are used for diodes, photodiodes and LEDs, which can only have two connections.
- SMD heat sinks for surface-mounted devices: electronic components that have been developed for surface mounting. Unlike traditional through-hole mounted components that use wire leads, SMDs have solderable pads that are soldered directly to PCBs. This technology allows for a more compact and efficient design of electronic devices as it takes up less space and allows for double-sided assembly of the PCB. EKL heat sinks for SMD are perfectly designed for this.
- DPAK/TO252 heat sinks for semiconductor housings of transistors and diodes: The "DPAK" stands for "Discrete Package" and is known for its compact size and its ability to efficiently dissipate heat. DPAK components are usually rectangular with a flat bottom that is soldered to a printed circuit board to ensure a good thermal connection.
- D2PAK/TO263 heat sinks for semiconductor device package types commonly used for transistors and MOSFETs. This type of component is known for its ability to handle higher power, making it ideal for applications that require good heat dissipation.
- D3PAK/TO-268 heat sinks for even larger package types.
EKL: Your manufacturer for PCB heat sinks
EKL offers you a wide range of solutions, from passive and active heat sinks to assemblies as a mounting set. The use of high-quality CPU coolers, CPU fans, SMD heat sinks and other component cooling systems guarantees a long service life with consistent thermal conductivity. By skilfully combining cooling methods and manufacturing technologies, we always find the right and cost-conscious cooling solution for your circuit board.
CPU coolers for high-performance processors and PCB cooling
In addition to CPU coolers from our own Alpenföhn® brand, EKL also offers standard solutions for various system applications. The CPU coolers for INTEL® and AMD processors are developed and tested by us in Germany. Our many years of experience as a heat sink manufacturer are continuously incorporated into the optimisation of our CPU cooler products. This is how EKL processor coolers achieve the best possible results.
CPU fans from EKL CPU fans from Alpenföhn®
CPU fans from EKL CPU fans from Alpenföhn®
Customised CPU coolers for your specific requirements
And if this is not enough for your requirements, our development engineers know proven methods and procedures to build even more powerful, even smaller, even quieter CPU coolers for your individual application.
- 30 years of experience
- Engineering in Germany
- Full Service Heat Sink
- Cost-efficient development
- Fast market launch
- Maximum quality
EKL - Everything from a single source
The temperature of electronic components must remain within the tolerated range, as excessive heating can shorten their service life and impair their performance. EKL provides you with expert support in solving these heat problems efficiently and economically using passive heat sinks, fans, heat pipes, liquid heat sinks or other thermal management technologies.
EKL is therefore your perfect solution partner for cost-optimised temperature regulation of all components in your electronic device. We are at your side in every project phase, from the initial idea, design and prototype construction through to series production - and beyond!
The temperature of electronic components must remain within the tolerated range, as excessive heating can shorten their service life and impair their performance. EKL provides you with expert support in solving these heat problems efficiently and economically using passive heat sinks, fans, heat pipes, liquid heat sinks or other thermal management technologies.
EKL is therefore your perfect solution partner for cost-optimised temperature regulation of all components in your electronic device. We are at your side in every project phase, from the initial idea, design and prototype construction through to series production - and beyond!
Personal point of contact
From the initial project phase to the delivery of your customised cooling technology, you will always have a personal point of contact at EKL We are always available to provide you with competent and responsive support.
Full service from the idea to logistics
Concentrate your core competence on product development. We offer all project services relating to cooling - from the initial consultation, idea development and thermal simulation, prototype construction and optimisation, through to punctual delivery and reliable logistics and warehousing.
Variety of manufacturing technologies
We are one of the heat sink manufacturers with the widest range of manufacturing technologies. This enables us to offer a service portfolio that is designed for the development and production of your truly best cooling solution - at an excellent price-performance ratio.
Performance optimisation + cost optimisation
EKL actively supports you in reducing your manufacturing costs without compromising quality or performance. Product cost reduction is an important aspect that we achieve for you through efficient design, careful material selection and reliable manufacturing partners.
Pre-assembled assemblies + packaging
We actively assist your production staff by supplying pre-assembled assemblies. This not only reduces your labour costs per device, but also guarantees the highest quality. Your sensitive heat sinks or assemblies are protected for transport using customised packaging.
Warehouse and logistics in Germany
With over 1100 pallet spaces, we offer tailor-made logistics solutions and minimise your storage costs through stockpiling and consignment stock, just-in-time deliveries, coordinated delivery schedules and flexible shipping options for individual requirements.
The EKL project stages for your cooling solutionChoose your point of entry!
Our offer is as flexible as your needs. Are you still early in the development phase and want an idea generator for the best cooling solution? Do you have a ready-made device that gets too hot? Or are you simply looking for an alternative or additional supplier for a heat sink already used in series production? In EKL you will always find a flexible, agile and responsible partner for the cooling of your electronic components and complete systems, whatever the project phase. We look forward to your enquiry!
Counselling
Concept
Concept
In personal contact and open dialogue with you, our engineers create the creative space and framework to design the best cooling solution for your requirements from the wealth of options available.
Development
Feasibility / simulation
Feasibility / simulation
We test the idea for your heat sink virtually in the thermal simulation. Realistic computer simulations allow variations in manufacturing processes, system structures and other parameters.
Performance optimisation
Even a well-functioning heat sink can still be optimised. We determine the "how" and "how much" by simulating different materials or cooling technologies, for example, as well as simulating various environmental parameters.
Cost optimisation
An expensive heat sink can often be made significantly cheaper by using an alternative manufacturing process. Whether with the same or application-specific performance: we support your product development in reducing costs.
Production drawing
Prototype construction
Prototype construction
Prototypes from our design department enable early testing and targeted solutions to problems in your device. We create your functional and design prototypes with our in-house CNC production.
Series production
small to large
small to large
By manufacturing in-house and in Asia, we can offer all types of heat sinks from small to large series at competitive unit prices. We impress our long-standing customers with our consistently high quality.
Sampling
Incoming goods inspection
Incoming goods inspection
We make no compromises when it comes to quality: Development takes place in Germany and all series products are analysed by our German test laboratory according to test plans using state-of-the-art methods.
Surface finishing
Anodising, powder coating, painting etc. protect your heat sinks from corrosion and environmental influences. But colour is not just chic, because dark-coloured heat sinks also emit more radiant heat.
Assemblies
Pre-assembly
Pre-assembly
We actively relieve your production with pre-assembled assemblies. This reduces your workload per device and guarantees the highest quality, because as cooling professionals we ensure that the heat sink is optimally attached.
Quality assurance
Test plans
Test plans
We test according to our own and customer-specific test plans using the latest rapid thermal measuring equipment, 3D measuring machines, assembly tests and testing of various application scenarios.
Packaging design
Packaging production
Packaging production
EKL develops and produces customised packaging to optimally protect your sensitive heat sinks or assemblies in the sometimes harsh transport and storage environments.
Warehouse
& Logistics
& Logistics
With large storage capacities, we offer production-related stocking and consignment warehouses, just-in-time deliveries, customised delivery schedules and flexible shipping options for your individual requirements.
Let's talk about your cooling task!
Frank Sichler
Sales Manager
+49 (0)7561 9837-47
f.sichler@ekl-ag.de
Make an appointment Enquiries by e-mail
Frank Sichler
Sales Manager
+49 (0)7561 9837-47
f.sichler@ekl-ag.de
Make an appointment Enquiries by e-mail